ZIP Code 87417
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Kirtland · San Juan County · New Mexico
- Population
- 6,910
- Median income
- $75,215
- Median home value
- $179,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.4%
- Land area
- 30.8 sq mi
224/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 35
Denver
ZIP code 87417 in Kirtland, New Mexico has a population of 6,910. The median household income is $75,215, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $179,700, 35% below the US average. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87417 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.8 square miles in Kirtland, San Juan County, New Mexico. The area is home to 6,910 residents, producing a population density of 224 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87417 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87417 sits at $75,215 (27% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $22,911. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 15.4%. On housing, the median home value is $179,700 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $875 per month, and 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87417 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Juan County, so you can benchmark 87417 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 87417
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87417.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87417, Kirtland, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,910
Population
30.8
Area (sq mi)
224
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87417?
35.0
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$75,215
Median Household Income
+27% vs state
$22,911
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,939
Total Housing Units
1,662
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
3.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,700
Median Home Value
-16% vs state
$875
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.8%
YoY Change (2022)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87417 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -6.3% | 146 |
| 2019 | -5.5% | 138 |
| 2020 | +12.5% | 155 |
| 2021 | +3.8% | 161 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 180 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 87417, employing approximately 713 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,678,000.
78
Businesses
713
Employees
$22.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 23.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 10 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 87417 vs 87416 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87416 | Fruitland, NM | 5,454 | 5.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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